Growing up on a farm, I thought everyone had an acre or two set aside as a vegetable garden. It wasn't until I owned my first home that I was faced with starting a garden from scratch in a different ...

Mary-Elisabeth is an associate writer on CNET's How-To team. She's a recent graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill's English Department, and resides in Charlotte, North Carolina. On the How-To team, she covers a ...

Growing your own herbs and vegetables at home is a rewarding and cost-effective way to ensure a fresh supply of organic produce. Whether you have a spacious backyard or just a small balcony, you can ...